Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark gay marriage case which should answer the question of whether the Constitution requires states to a) allow same-sex couples to marry and b) if not, whether it requires the states to recognize those marriages legally performed in states that do…
Happy Earth Day! At Modern Family Law, we are not only leaders in the legal community, but strong advocates of eco-friendly practices and efforts throughout Colorado and California. In fact, our firm was the first in the region to use iPads exclusively for evidence during a trial. Today, we spearhead the efforts to expand this…
One Court in New York recently allowed serving divorce papers to your spouse through Facebook. It’s a huge leap forward in the arena of using social media in divorce cases, but it is a leap that, as the Court takes great pains to point out, is simply a logical extension of our ever growing connectedness…
The term “divorce” evokes a variety of stereotypes and assumptions. Every divorce is unique, and these presuppositions can cause unnecessary confusion. If you’re considering a divorce, it is important to figure out which of these expectations apply to your unique situation and which ones are simply myths. Below, our team of Colorado divorce attorneys compiled…
Family law disputes are some of the most emotionally charged legal cases out there. Not only are you dealing with your life savings, investments, and children’s futures, you are also fighting with someone who you at one point loved very much. All of the passion that comes with an intimate relationship can easily be converted…
Last time I wrote I talked about the ten things that co-parents should do to be successful at co-parenting. Today I want to talk about the flip side of that coin, the things that you should never, ever, do as a co-parent. I spend a lot of my time counseling my clients on how to…
There is currently pending before the Colorado State Senate a bill that purports to “preserve the parent-child relationship in domestic actions.” As is often the case in politics, the title of the bill is incredibly misleading. It would, in fact, have entirely the opposite effect of what it claims. The bill claims to “protect” the…
While not much of a pop-culture consumer, I do enjoy the Oscars. My favorite moment this year was Lady Gaga’s tribute to Julie Andrews. But what also caught my lawyer’s ear was the mention of singer Hilary Duff’s pending divorce from former hockey pro, Mike Comrie. As with all divorces involving children, I am particularly…
We are all looking for the perfect relationship, right? The match with the person who meets all of our needs, and gives us that perfect storybook life we’ve always dreamed about. The problem with that is that in that world view the relationship is the end point. “and they lived happily ever after.” Where reality…
Seems like the new year is a time for many couples to evaluate their options and see about getting a fresh start. It’s been a rough month for celebrity couples. Since mid-December, Elon Musk (CEO of Tesla Motors), Chris Rock, Slash (of Guns ’N Roses), Jeremy Renner, Clint Eastwood, and Kris and Bruce Jenner have…
I’ve been asked to write about “possibilities for our bar” and address “what young lawyers are looking for in a bar section” and “what the needs of young lawyers are.” Before I can answer this, I need to address who the young lawyers are and where our bar is now. In July 2014, 75% of…
By now it’s no secret that lots of people use Facebook. As of October 2014, Facebook had 1.35 billion monthly users, with 864 million people logging on each day. Take a moment to think about this. It means that each month, 1 out of every 5 people on the planet uses Facebook, and each day…
We see signs of burnout in just about every child as summer break approaches. Parents are excited to get a break from the daily (and sometimes stressful) routine of school and homework. Kids are eager to get to sleep in, play more, and have less structure to their day. However… In the happy first days…
According to an analysis of over 10,000 Facebook status updates, a peak break-up time each year is the two weeks leading up to Christmas. If you find yourself contemplating divorce, you are probably engaged in a complicated emotional process. Even if you’re not sure you’re ready for a divorce, it might be helpful to speak…
Like women, men can also be victims of domestic abuse. It isn’t as easy to identify, for a number of reasons, but it can be a serious threat. If you are being abused, or if you know someone who is being abused, there are ways to identify the signs. There are also helpful resources should…
Not too long ago, millions of viewers tuned in to see Tom Cruise jump up and down on Oprah’s couch, professing his love for former teen icon Katie Holmes. A few years before that, rocker Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow were married and on the road to conquer the world. However, Cruise and Holmes eventually…